Espen Knutsen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Espen Knutsen
Occupation	Ice Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 12, 1972(1972-01-12)
Age	52
Birthplace	Oslo
Country	Norway
Horoscope	Capricorn

Espen Knutsen Biography

Espen Knutsen is one of the most popular and richest Ice Hockey Player who was born on January 12, 1972 in Oslo, Norway. Kjell Espen Knutsen Years (born on 12 January 1972) is a retired Norwegian professional hockey player, and is director general of Valerenga of the Norwegian GET-ligaen. He was a player for five years with the American-based North National Hockey League (NHL) and is the sole Norwegian player to be a part of the NHL All-Star Game. In his home country of Norway, Knutsen is also popularly known as “Shampoo” because his father is a hairdresser. He was also a former player of the hockey team whose the nickname of his used to be “The Soap” (Sapa in Norwegian).

Knutsen quit due to an injuries in July 2005. When he announced his departure the director at Djurgarden, Tommy Engstrom, declared him to be one of the most outstanding players ever to play at the club. Following his resignation, Knutsen moved back to Oslo, his hometown. Oslo where he now has a home with his wife and children. He was named head coach at his childhood club Valerenga in the year 2006 which he held until the end of the season of 2016 when he was appointed the general manager of the club.

In a 2002 match in the 2002 game against the Calgary Flames in Nationwide Arena, Knutsen took a shot that bounced away from Flames defensive player Derek Morris’ stick and accidently struck 13-year-old Brittanie Cecil on the head, which led to her death. Knutsen later helped to set up a foundation in Columbus in memory of Cecil. In addition, as a result of the tragic incident and the loss of Cecil, the NHL mandated that they put nets of nylon that protect between the glass of the two goals. In December of 2010, Knutsen met with Cecil’s family, bringing closure to both sides.

Espen Knutsen Net Worth

Espen Knutsen is one of the richest Ice Hockey Player from Norway. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Espen Knutsen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After being picked in the Hartford Whalers in the 10th round (204th overall) in the year 1990, Knutsen remained in Europe until 1997, where he played for his local team Valerenga as well as later Djurgarden in The Swedish Elitserien. In 1996 the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim acquired his rights and Knutsen made his debut with the Ducks in 1997. Following a disappointing season (playing as a part of the American Hockey League (AHL) Cincinnati Mighty Ducks), Knutsen returned to Djurgarden. In the 1999-2000 season it was his most lucrative athlete in the Elitserien with a pay of $280,000.

Knutsen had a second shot to play in the NHL in the year 2000 when he was signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets on the advice by Assistant head coach George Kingston, who had previously been the coach of for the Norwegian Norway national squad. In his debut season Knutsen recorded 53 points (11 goals and 42 assists) over more than 66 games. His numbers fell a bit during the following season, but Knutsen was still included in the World Team (as an injured replacement) during 2002’s All-Star Game (making him the first Norwegian ever to be a part of this NHL All-Star Game). The 2003-04 and 2002-03 seasons were not as successful for Knutsen who was forced to spend large periods of time in the injury list. Knutsen left the NHL in the beginning of 2004, just after being transferred to Columbus’ AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch, and once was back at Djurgarden.

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Who is Espen Knutsen Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Espen Ranked on the list of most popular Ice Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Norway. Espen Knutsen celebrates birthday on January 12 of every year.